Currently more than 15,000 Queensland children under five are not fully vaccinated.

The first data, to go online today, will show no health region is currently meeting the statewide target of 95 per cent of children fully vaccinated.

Mackay and Metro North are recording the best rates, up near 93 per cent, while the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Torres Strait have vaccination rates below the levels required for herd immunity, at 88 and 89 per cent.

“Immunisation is a serious issue and it’s important for the community to be able to keep track of the local vaccination campaign, and take an interest in the health of their community,” Mr Springborg said. “We have set an ambitious target of 95 per cent of all Queensland children being fully vaccinated in our immunisation strategy.

“By making the data available online and updated quarterly, we keep our progress open and transparent.”

One of the key measures contained within the State Government’s vaccination strategy – launched in July – was $3 million in incentive funding for local hospital and health services that implemented local strategies to boost vaccination rates.

This could include the introduction of free clinics or outreach services.

The listing of vaccination data is a further measure to encourage local health services to boost the vaccination rates of their populations. It is envisaged that the website will be updated at least quarterly.

The State Government’s vaccination strategy also included measures to introduce a free whooping cough vaccine for all pregnant women in Queensland and to allow adults to visit their local pharmacy for booster shots.